Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops

PointsPlus value per serving: 6
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes

INGREDIENTS

4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 lemon wedges
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

DIRECTIONS

1. Place pork between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to an even thickness (about 1/4 inch) using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.

2. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Combine panko, cheese, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip pork in egg white; dredge in panko mixture, pressing gently with fingers to coat.

3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Squeeze 1 lemon wedge over each pork chop; sprinkle evenly with thyme.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop).

Per Serving: Calories - 253, Fat - 12g, Protein - 27.4g, Fiber - 0.6g, Carbohydrates - 6.2g

*I used Italian Seasoning flavored panko crumbs.


Recipe is from the cookbook Weight Watchers: Our Best Quick & Easy Meals